How to grow umbrella papyrus? Cultivation methods and precautions
Umbrella papyrus is a potted plant with high ornamental value. Besides being grown in pots, it can also be used as a bonsai for viewing. However, attention needs to be paid to care details during the growing process. Below I have compiled the cultivation methods and precautions for umbrella papyrus. Everyone hurry and save it.
Umbrella papyrus is also called water bamboo. It can be aquatic or terrestrial. Its stems are upright like bamboo, and the crown spreads out in a radial shape, very stylish. It is often used in bonsai arrangements. Umbrella papyrus has strong adaptability and is planted all over our country. It prefers a warm and humid environment. So are there any precautions when planting umbrella papyrus? Below is an introduction to the cultivation methods of umbrella papyrus.
Temperature
The most suitable growth temperature for umbrella papyrus is 15~25 degrees. It has a certain tolerance to high temperatures, but it is not cold-resistant. If the temperature is below 5 degrees, frost damage may occur and cause it to wither and die, so cold protection measures must be taken in winter.
Light
Umbrella papyrus likes sunlight. It is best to place it in the sun for most of the time. However, if the summer sun is too strong, appropriate shading is recommended.
Water
Umbrella papyrus can be hydroponically grown or grown on land. It has a great demand for water and is not drought-tolerant. It is best to plant it directly in water, with a water depth of about 5 cm. Paired with some pebbles, it can create a pretty nice scene. If it is not grown in water, then attention must often be paid to watering to keep the soil moist. Umbrella papyrus is not afraid of waterlogging, so watering more is not a problem. Do not let the soil dry out.
Fertilizing
Umbrella papyrus grows rapidly in spring and summer, so fertilize once every half month, mainly with nitrogen fertilizer. After autumn, no more nitrogen fertilizer should be applied; apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizer once or twice. Stop fertilizing in winter. Because umbrella papyrus is mainly grown for its leaves, nitrogen fertilizer is beneficial to its growth. Applying phosphorus and potassium fertilizer after autumn is to enhance its resistance so it can safely overwinter.
The above are the cultivation methods and precautions for umbrella papyrus. I hope they are helpful to everyone. Using umbrella papyrus as bamboo and stones as rockeries can create a mini mountain landscape, which is very interesting.
During the cultivation of umbrella papyrus, the main care details are temperature, light, water, fertilizing, and so on. I hope the above cultivation methods are helpful to everyone.
Umbrella papyrus pictures Cultivation methods and precautions for umbrella papyrus
Umbrella papyrus is also called water bamboo. It is a green foliage plant. It can purify the air and beautify the environment. The plant is elegant and has extremely high ornamental value. Many people in daily life like to grow umbrella papyrus, but do you understand the cultivation methods and precautions for umbrella papyrus? If not, you can take a look at the specific introduction I have made about it below.
Cultivation methods for umbrella papyrusWhen cultivating umbrella papyrus, it can be propagated by cuttings or division, or mature seeds can be collected from September to October each year and sown for cultivation the following spring. Umbrella papyrus likes a warm and humid environment and is not strict about soil. It grows best in clayey soil rich in humus.
Cultivation precautions1. Daily management
When cultivating umbrella papyrus, be sure to pay attention to daily management. This plant has fine roots. In spring and summer, water culture is best. In winter, it can be changed to pan cultivation. Especially in summer, when the weather is hot and evaporation is high, attention should be paid to changing the water frequently to keep the water quality free from pollution. Umbrella papyrus does not need much fertilizer. During normal cultivation, fertilizing once a month is enough, and the fertilizer should be a thin liquid.
2. Pest and disease control
Umbrella papyrus has strong vitality and its cultivation method is relatively simple, but during cultivation it often suffers from some pests and diseases. In particular, leaf blight and red spider disease occur very frequently. When leaf blight appears, 50% thiophanate can be diluted with 1000 times clean water and sprayed directly. When red spiders appear, 40% dimethoate emulsion can be sprayed, which can clearly control the disease.
How to grow umbrella papyrus? Cultivation methods for umbrella papyrus
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[Propagation and cultivation]
(1) Propagation: sowing, division, and cuttings are all possible, with division being the easiest.
① Sowing: The achenes of umbrella papyrus mature from September to October and can be sown immediately after harvest. For pot sowing, cover with 2~3 mm of soil and water by the immersion method, that is, place the sowing pot in a shallow water basin to soak. After the surface of the pot soil is fully moist, take it out and place it in a sunny spot. Cover with glass or plastic film to keep warm and moist. When the seedlings are 2~3 cm tall, remove the glass or film.
② Division: Generally in early spring from March to April, combined with repotting, turn the pot upside down and tip the plant out. After cutting into several clumps, plant them separately. First place them in a shaded area for 5~7 days and keep the soil fully moist. They root very easily.
③ Cuttings: Can be divided into soil cuttings and water cuttings.
Soil cuttings: Cut from 3~5
cm below the whorl of umbrella-shaped bracts at the top of the stem, then cut off the tips of the leaves, insert the stem into wet sand, and spread the leaf rosette flat on the sand surface. Keep the air moist. At 20-25 degrees Celsius, roots can form in about 30 days, and many small plantlets will sprout.
Water cuttings: Use a washed wide-mouth bottle filled with cool boiled water. Cut off the umbrella-shaped leaf cluster at the top of the stem, cut off about 1/2 of each small leaf, and keep 8~10 cm of the stem. Insert it upside down into the bottle filled with water. At a water temperature of 25 degrees Celsius, new buds form in the leaf axils and grow upward, and fibrous roots extend into the water. In more than 20 days, they can become seedlings ready for transplanting. When doing water cuttings in summer, the cool boiled water must be replaced once every 3~4 days to prevent the cuttings from being contaminated by bacteria and rotting.
(2) Cultivation: Umbrella papyrus is simple and extensive to cultivate and can be maintained indoors for a long time. During the growing period, keep the pot soil moist. It can even grow well when the pot soil is submerged with water. Because it can grow in water, it is also called water bamboo. In the high-temperature summer season, especially maintain relatively high air humidity and avoid direct sunlight. Apply a thin liquid fertilizer once every 10~15 days to keep the leaves green and the growth robust. Umbrella papyrus has strong sprouting ability and grows quickly. Old stems, leaves, and yellow leaves should often be pruned to keep the shape attractive.
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